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Comparative Study Solid Waste Vehicles

This document presents a comparative study of various vehicles used for solid waste collection, analyzing their capacities, operational types, costs, and suitability. It highlights that smaller vehicles are ideal for narrow streets, while larger vehicles like dumper placers and compactor trucks are better for bulk waste and commercial areas. An integrated approach using a combination of these vehicles is recommended for effective solid waste management.

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Comparative Study Solid Waste Vehicles

This document presents a comparative study of various vehicles used for solid waste collection, analyzing their capacities, operational types, costs, and suitability. It highlights that smaller vehicles are ideal for narrow streets, while larger vehicles like dumper placers and compactor trucks are better for bulk waste and commercial areas. An integrated approach using a combination of these vehicles is recommended for effective solid waste management.

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Comparative Study of Vehicles Used for

Collection of Solid Waste


Introduction
Solid waste collection is a crucial part of an effective waste management system. The
efficiency of collection depends on using the right type of vehicle suited to the type and
volume of waste, area accessibility, and operational requirements. This document provides
a detailed comparative study of various vehicles used for solid waste collection, including
their capacities, operation types, costs, suitability, advantages, and disadvantages.

Comparative Study Table


Sr. No. Type of Capacity Operatio Cost Suitable Advanta Disadva
Vehicle n Type (Approx. For ges ntages
)
1 Handcar 50 - 100 Manual Low Narrow Low Low
t kg streets, cost, capacity,
(Pushcar door-to- easy to labor-
t) door handle, intensive
collectio no fuel , slow
n required operatio
n
2 Tricycle 100 - Manual/ Low to Slum Flexible, Limited
(Three- 200 kg Motorize Medium areas, low capacity,
wheeler) d narrow mainten not
roads, ance, suitable
small suitable for bulk
commun for small waste
ities areas
3 Auto 500 - Motorize Medium Resident Motorize Not
Tipper 700 kg d ial areas, d, faster suitable
small operatio for very
commer n, large-
cial medium scale
zones capacity waste
4 Dumper 1-2 Motorize High Commun High High
Placer tons d ity bins, capacity, initial
markets, suitable cost,
commer for requires
cial hubs centraliz trained
ed waste driver
5 Compact 10 - 14 Motorize Very Urban High Very
or Truck tons d with High areas, capacity, costly,
compacti large compact high
on cities, s waste, mainten
bulk reduces ance,
waste trips requires
collectio wide
n roads
6 Refuse 5 - 10 Motorize High City- Large High
Collector tons d wide capacity, cost,
Truck mixed or efficient needs
segregat for skilled
ed waste mixed operatio
collectio waste n, wide
n roads

Conclusion
From the comparative study, it is observed that different types of vehicles are suitable for
different waste collection needs based on the nature and volume of waste, road conditions,
and available budget. Small vehicles like handcarts and tricycles are best for congested and
narrow streets, while auto tippers serve well in residential areas. For bulk waste and
commercial hubs, dumper placers and compactor trucks are more efficient. Refuse collector
trucks are highly effective for city-wide waste collection but require high initial investment
and maintenance. Thus, an integrated system using a combination of these vehicles can
ensure effective and efficient solid waste management.

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